Trudeau 'in no way' supports Israeli offensive in Rafah, but is mum on taking action

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated his authorities is “horrified” by Israeli strikes that killed civilians in Rafah earlier this week, however walked away from reporters when requested what he’ll do about it.

“Canada in no way supports the military operations by Israel in Rafah,” Trudeau instructed reporters Tuesday on Parliament Hill.

“Indeed, we have been calling for a ceasefire, including at the (United Nations) since December, and we’ll continue to.”

His remark got here two days after grotesque pictures emerged of kids injured in airstrikes and fires burning amongst encampments of displaced folks in Rafah.

The metropolis within the Gaza Strip had develop into a secure haven for greater than 1,000,000 Palestinians fleeing Israeli assaults.

Canada supported Israel’s proper to defend itself following the brutal Hamas assault final Oct. 7, however Trudeau says Canada urged Israel to not proceed with an offensive within the southern metropolis.

Israel says Rafah has develop into a Hamas stronghold and is essential to routing the militant group that killed 1,200 folks in Israel final October. It described Sunday’s carnage as a mistake.

Humanitarian teams together with the Mennonite Central Committee say the realm is much too crowded for any secure army operation, pointing to the scenes that occurred Sunday.

“Israel’s military operations in Rafah have created a catastrophic humanitarian situation, in line with the repeated predictions and warnings of the humanitarian community in the build up to the offensive,” reads a joint assertion issued Monday.

Trudeau stated he’s involved in regards to the plight of the Palestinians within the territory. The Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza stories 36,000 folks have been killed within the battle, together with combatants.

“We need to see much more humanitarian aid flow into Gaza, and we need to see all hostages released,” Trudeau stated.

But when pressed for data on what Canada may do, he walked away from the scrum.